Why do I struggle with mental health?\nHow do I respond to Christians who claim there's no such thing as mental illness?\nWhat does my mental health diagnosis mean?\n\nIf you've asked any of these questions, you don't want to miss today's episode! Join me as I discuss these crucial topics with Duke University psychiatrist and theologian, Warren Kinghorn, a leading expert in integrating Christian faith and mental health. \n\n\ufeffHere\u2019s what we cover:\n\n\nDoes anxiety come from inside of me or outside of me? (7:22) \n\nThe most important questions we must answer as human beings (11:03)\n\nWhat are the 7 benchmarks of mental health? (30:57)\n\nWhat is a Christian vision of flourishing? (34:27)\n\nWarren\u2019s response to John MacArthur\u2019s claims that there is no such thing as mental illness (41:08)\n\nHow to think about diagnoses & what to look for in a clinician (46:23)\n\n\nFind a full transcript and list of resources from this episode here.\n\nDo you have questions for Dr. Alison?\u2060 Leave them here.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, you'll love Episode 45: Strong like Water\u2014Finding the Freedom, Safety, & Compassion to Move through Hard Things & Experience True Flourishing with Aundi Kolber\n\nThanks to our sponsors:\n\nGo to www.organifi.com/bestofyou today and use code BESTOFYOU for 20% off your order today.\n\nGo to AquaTru.com and enter code BESTOFYOU at checkout to get 20% OFF any AquaTru purifier! \n\nHead to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code BESTOFYOU to receive UP TO 39%!\n\nThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/BESTOFYOU and get on your way to being your best self.\n\nGo to thrivemarket.com/bestofyou for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift!\n\n\nMusic by Andy Luiten\nSound editing by Kelly Kramarik\nWhile Dr. Cook is a counselor, the content of this podcast and any of the products provided by Dr. Cook are not specific counseling advice nor are they a substitute for individual counseling. The content and products provided on this podcast are for informational purposes only.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices